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New York Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The Culture Desk: Wesley Morris on ‘Sinners,' Drake and Letting the Vampires In
If you've seen Ryan Coogler's movie 'Sinners,' then you're probably still talking about 'the scene.' You know the one. Our critic Wesley Morris talks with the writer Rembert Browne about vampires, juke joints, Coogler's unprecedented movie deal, and a theory on how it all comes back to the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. The New York Times Audio app is home to journalism and storytelling, and provides news, depth and serendipity. If you haven't already, download it here — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter.


New York Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The Culture Desk: Wesley Morris On ‘Adolescence,' the Netflix Show Parents Can't Stop Talking About
Wesley Morris is joined by his friend and fellow critic, Parul Sehgal, to talk about their must-see moments from the limited series 'Adolescence.' The fictional show tells the story of a 13-year-old British boy who murders a girl in his class. They discuss the attraction of the so-called manosphere, ask whether the show deepens the conversation about the existential and social suffering of boys, and wonder aloud if there is a crisis at all. The New York Times Audio app is home to journalism and storytelling, and provides news, depth and serendipity. If you haven't already, download it here — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter.


New York Times
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The Culture Desk: Critic Wesley Morris On the Eight Songs Duking It Out for Record of the Year
Wesley Morris sits down with editor Niela Orr to dissect the lyrics, influences and drama behind the eight songs nominated for Record of the Year at the Grammys. Plus, the Beyoncé of it all. The New York Times Audio app is home to journalism and storytelling, and provides news, depth and serendipity. If you haven't already, download it here — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter.